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June Carter Cash Biography (1929-)

Born June 23, 1929, in Maces Springs, VA; daughter of Ezra and Maybelle (a singer; maiden name, Addington) Carter; married Carl Smith (divorced); marriedJohn R. Cash (a singer and songwriter; also known as Johnny Cash), March 1, 1968; children: (first marriage) Rebecca Carlene (a singer and songwriter; also known as Carlene Carter); (second marriage) John Carter. Addresses:Contact--House of Cash, Inc., 700 Johnny Cash Pkwy., Hendersonville, TN 37075.

Nationality

American

Gender

Female

Birth Details

June 23, 1929

Maces Springs, Virginia, United States

Famous Works

• Credits; Film Appearances
• (As June Carter) Marietta, Country Music Holiday, Paramount, 1958.
• Mary Magdalene, The Gospel Road, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1973.
• Mrs. Dewey Sr., The Apostle, October Films, 1997.
• Credits; Television Appearances; Series
• The Johnny Cash Show, ABC, 1969-71.
• Johnny Cash and Friends, CBS, 1976.
• Credits; Television Appearances; Movies
• Crystal, Thaddeus Rose and Eddie, CBS, 1978.
• Song performer, The Pride of Jesse Hallam, CBS, 1981.
• Mayhayley Lancaster, Murder in Coweta County, CBS, 1983.
• Dee Dee Stanley, The Baron and the Kid, CBS, 1984.
• Mother James, The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, ABC, 1986.
• Mrs. Pickett, Stagecoach, CBS, 1986.
• Also appeared in Appalachian Pride, Country Music Caravan, Keep on the Sunny Side, Road to Nashville, and Tennessee Jamboree.
• Credits; Television Appearances; Specials
• The Johnny Cash Christmas Special, CBS, 1976.
• The Johnny Cash Christmas Special, CBS, 1977.
• Johnny Cash: Spring Fever, CBS, 1978.
• The Johnny Cash Spring Special, CBS, 1979.
• Johnny Cash: The First 25 Years, CBS, 1980.
• Host, A Johnny Cash Christmas, CBS, 1980.
• Johnny Cash: Christmas in Scotland, CBS, 1981.
• Johnny Cash and the Country Girls, CBS, 1981.
• Country Comes Home, CBS, 1981.
• 100 Years of Golden Hits, NBC, 1981.
• Johnny Cash: Cowboy Heroes, CBS, 1982.
• Johnny Cash's America, HBO, 1982.
• Johnny Cash--A Merry Memphis Christmas (also known as A Merry Memphis Christmas), CBS, 1982.
• Johnny Cash: Christmas 1983, CBS, 1983.
• Johnny Cash: Christmas on the Road, CBS, 1984.
• Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope's Super Birthday Special, NBC, 1984.
• Herself and performer of songs "Follow Me" and "It Ain't Me, Babe," The 10th Anniversary Johnny Cash Christmas Special (also known as The Johnny CashChristmas Special), CBS, 1985.
• Coming Home: A Rockin' Reunion, TBS, 1989.
• Herself and performer of songs "Ring of Fire," "We Are the World," and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," Grammy Legends Show (also known as Grammy LivingLegends Awards), CBS, 1990.
• TNN's All-Star Salute to Country Music, TNN, 1990.
• The Grand Old Opry 65th Anniversary Celebration: The New Tradition, CBS,1991.
• Hats Off to Minnie Peal: American Honors Minnie Pearl, TNN, 1992.
• The Women of Country, CBS, 1993.
• Herself and performer of song "Jackson," A Capitol Fourth 1993, PBS, 1993.
• Herself and performer of song "It Ain't Me, Babe," "The Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Celebration," In the Spotlight, PBS, 1993.
• Interviewee, America's Music: The Roots of Country, TBS, 1996.
• Also appeared in The Best of the Carter Family.
• Credits; Television Appearances; Episodic
• Sister Ruth, "Saving Souls," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1993.
• Sister Ruth, "The Thanksgiving," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1994.
• Sister Ruth, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1996.
• Also appeared in other shows, including The John Davidson Show, syndicated; and The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (also known as The Ford Show), NBC and ABC.
• Credits; Albums
• (With Johnny Cash) Carryin' On, Columbia, 1967.
• Jackson, Columbia, 1967.
• (With Johnny Cash) Johnny Cash and His Woman, Columbia, 1973.
• The Junkie and the Juicehead Minus Me, Columbia, 1974.
• (With Johnny Cash) Johnny and June, Bear Family Records, 1979.
• (With the Carter Family) Maybelle Carter and the Carter Sisters, Bear Family Records, 1981.
• In God We Trust, CSP, 1983.
• (With Johnny Cash) Johnny Cash Is Coming to Town, 1987.
• (With Johnny Cash) Gospel Glory, CBS Records, 1990.
• Credits; Singles
• Singles include "Baby It's Cold Outside," "Follow Me," "If I Had a Hammer," "If I Were a Carpenter," "It Ain't Me, Babe," "Jackson," "Leftover Loving," "Let Me Go Lover," "Long-Legged Guitar Pickin' Man," "Love, Oh Crazy Love,""Music, Music, Music," "No Need to Worry," "Ring of Fire," and "Will the Circle be Unbroken."
• Writings
• Among My Klediments, Zondervan Publishing House (Grand Rapids, MI), 1979.
• From the Heart, Prentice Hall (New York City), 1987.
• Mother Maybelle's Cookbook: A Kitchen Visit with America's First Family of Country Song, Wynwood Press (New York City), 1989.
• Also cowrote Ring of Fire.

Further Reference

Sources

• People Weekly, September 19, 1994, pp. 156-163.